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Museum Friends’ trip to Woolbeding – what a deluge!

We were only a small band who braved the horrendous weather on Thursday (September 5) for our trip to Woolbeding Gardens, near Midhurst, but we were delighted that we made the effort, writes Pam French. https://youtu.be/Y68-v-ow0-0 Despite the rain falling most of the time that we were at the gardens, we used the time toContinueContinue reading “Museum Friends’ trip to Woolbeding – what a deluge!”

Friends’ next talk – the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

An organisation dedicated to commemorating more than 1.7 million servicemen who died during the world wars will be the topic of the next talk hosted by the Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery. Sarah Nathaniel On Wednesday October 9 (2pm) Sarah Nathaniel will talk about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). Sarah is theContinueContinue reading “Friends’ next talk – the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission”

Alfred Shrubb coincidence?

One of our latest adoptions (under the Adopt an Artefact scheme) reminded me how things seemingly miles apart are still connected. The adoption of Alfred Shrubb’s running shoes was made by a family recently moved into the District, for their son and his family who live in Canada. Alfred Shrubb’s running shoes Not just anywhereContinueContinue reading “Alfred Shrubb coincidence?”

Museum Society chalks up another birthday

Last Saturday saw the 131st anniversary of the Horsham Museum Society – now the Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery! The Museum was founded back then by the Free Christian Church (now the Unitarian Church), collecting items of educational and general interest which were stored in the church and brought out on various occasions.ContinueContinue reading “Museum Society chalks up another birthday”

Amazing Woolbeding Gardens – next Friends event!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KKbEFhXBK0 Photos from the Friends trip to Woolbeding Gardens in May 2023. Following the success of the Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery trip to Woolbeding Gardens, near Midhurst, last year a return trip has been organised for this September! The visit in 2023 was in May, so this year’s visit will see aContinueContinue reading “Amazing Woolbeding Gardens – next Friends event!”